
audiobook
AUTHOR’S FOREWORD
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I PROPAGANDA: ITS USES AND ABUSES
CHAPTER II CREWE HOUSE: ITS ORGANISATION AND PERSONNEL
CHAPTER III OPERATIONS AGAINST AUSTRIA-HUNGARY: PROPAGANDA’S MOST STRIKING SUCCESS
CHAPTER IV OPERATIONS AGAINST GERMANY
CHAPTER V TRIBUTES FROM THE ENEMY
CHAPTER VI OPERATIONS AGAINST BULGARIA AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
CHAPTER VII INTER-ALLIED CO-OPERATION
CHAPTER VIII FROM WAR PROPAGANDA TO PEACE PROPAGANDA
The book opens a window onto a hidden side of World War I, when the British government turned to an elaborate campaign of secret propaganda aimed at enemy soldiers and civilians. Centered on the little‑known Crewe House, the story follows the men and women who crafted leaflets, balloons and air‑drops designed to sow doubt and boost morale on the Allied side. Readers will learn how early psychological warfare was organized, the daring tactics employed, and the ethical tightrope its creators walked.
Through vivid illustrations and reproduced pamphlets, the narrative shows how messages reached the front lines of Germany, Austria‑Hungary and Bulgaria, often slipping through the clouds in daring aerial missions. The author balances strategic analysis with personal anecdotes, revealing the personalities behind the operation without exposing classified details. It offers a fresh perspective on how information became a weapon before the war’s end, setting the stage for modern public‑relations and peace‑building efforts.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (321K characters)
Release date
2026-01-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1885–1972